The average train between Kirkcaldy and Hartlepool takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Kirkcaldy to Hartlepool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kirkcaldy and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Kirkcaldy to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Hartlepool train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Hartlepool is 201.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Hartlepool via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 3h 29m.